Effect of plant population on baby corn yield: A review

Abstract

Baby corn is the dehusked young cob of maize plant harvested just after emergence of silk. Plant population plays an important role to obtain timely growth and yield of baby corn. Spatial arrangement of plant influences the shape and size of leaf area that affects interception of solar radiation. Crop geometry has positive correlation on yield and yield attributes of baby corn. Although single plant yield of baby corn and fodder is higher in case of widely spaced crop, the total yield per unit area was found more in densely spaced crop. Economics of cultivation goes in favour of closely spaced crops due to enhanced yield of baby corn and green fodder. There is sporadic evidence regarding effect of plant population on quality parameters of baby corn. Planting distance of baby corn can be decided depending on local agro-climatic situation and management practices. Wherever possible, higher plant population may be adopted to obtain maximum yield of baby corn and green fodder.